Canterbury
Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many
Wānaka-based Thomas Vialletet and a US client fell from Aoraki Mt Cook's west ridge.
US climber killed in fall on Aoraki, French guide was 'careful and diligent'
Internationally-recognised guide Thomas Vialletet called the job a 'dream that came true'.
Chef who sexually harassed teen colleagues sacked
His former boss says he would've fired him sooner had it not been for a "misunderstanding".
$500 million indoor sport and aquatics centre to open in Christchurch next month
People will be able to whizz down a hydroslide, shoot some hoops or relax in a sauna at Parakiore as soon as the sun is up on 17 December.
'Great concerns' for Christchurch teen missing more than a week
Cobra was last seen leaving school on 17 November and reported missing the next day.
Motorcyclist dies at scene of Ashburton crash
Motorists were asked to avoid the area around Hinds Arundel and Gills Roads.
Defence Minister opens The Forge - Te Toki at Burnham Military Camp
Collins said it was a modern complex that would make it easier for personnel to do their job in an "increasingly complex and very contested world".
Chef keeps job despite sexually harassing female employees
Sumeer Thapa was found guilty of indecently assaulting four girls aged between 15 and 18.
'Integral part of community': Guide who died on Aoraki Mt Cook mourned
The guide and a client were climbing from Empress Hut to the summit when they fell from the mountain's west ridge.
Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves teen paralysed
Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, Angel Dagcutan is still searching for answers. Audio
No charges for burn pile owner after Kaikōura fires destroy homes
A total of 33 structures were destroyed in the fires, but it was open fire season.
Main road of Rakaia reopened following crash
NZTA advised motorists to follow the directions given by traffic controllers on-site.
Sanctioned landlord 'just wants to bank his money', neighbour says
Murray Hill, who's been warned multiple times that his property wasn't up to standard, has been ordered to pay $33,000, remove industrial rubbish and repair holes in the roof and walls of a boarding…
Landlord fined and ordered to repair, clean up property
The Tenancy Tribunal took action against Murray Lawrence Hill, who has a long history of complaints.
Foodstuffs fined nearly $40,000 for selling recalled hummus
The dip was recalled in 2023 over the possible presence of salmonella.
Swiss man charged after fatal crash in North Canterbury
The 32-year-old man is facing a charge of careless driving causing death.
Kaikōura council's plan for another 400 homes
Depending on the mix of housing types, it will represent significant growth for the district's population of 4200.
Police officer needs hospital treatment after alleged airport assault
Police said the officer approached two people who were behaving in a "disorderly manner" earlier today.
Person dies in crash on Canterbury highway
The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73.
Complainant's credibility defended in soldier assault case
The prosecution says the woman's evidence has been straightforward and consistent throughout the court martial.
